Vivek Ramaswamy has pulled a controversial ad that featured the estranged mother of his opponent, Amy Acton, who called her daughter a "liar." The ad faced bipartisan backlash and was removed five days before the election. Polls indicate Acton currently leads Ramaswamy by 8 points, a shift from a previous 2-point lead before the ad aired. Acton has since released her own ad responding to the controversy.
Key facts
- Ramaswamy's ad featured Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur.
- The ad was removed five days before the election.
- Internal polls show Acton leading Ramaswamy by 8 points.
- Ramaswamy's campaign spent about $1 million on the ad.
- Acton has released a counter-ad addressing the controversy.
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